Team Fabricio bets shine in jiu-jitsu tilt

Karlo Sevilla (top) applies a north-south choke against Michael Rey during the 2016 Philippine International Open Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Gi/No Gi held recently at the Mall of Asia activity center in Pasay City. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU FEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Team Fabricio’s Karlo Sevilla and Gilbert Ombao led the winners in the 2016 Philippine International Open Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Gi/No Gi held recently at the Mall of Asia activity center in Pasay City. Gi and No Gi are the two forms of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The former is grappling with the use of a gi or traditional uniform, which allows the competitor to grab the clothing of your opponent, while the latter is grappling without the gi, with the contestants just wearing shorts and a rash guard.

Sevilla, a former national team member, defeated Michael Rey Villafuerte to rule the Under 79.5-kg. Medio Masters’ Blue/Purple while Ombao beat Khalid Gorospe to dominate the Over 79.5-kg. Masters’ Blue/Purple.

The other gold medalists were Eric Sian and Matt Kocal in the men’s advanced.

The tournament was organized by the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation of the Philippines, which aims to “assist in the growth, development and integrity of the Sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Philippines for all participants and supporters.”